April 23, 2024

Oskaloosa firefighter injured while battling blaze

OSKALOOSA — Authorities say a firefighter has been injured while battling a house fire in central Iowa.

Firetrucks were dispatched around 2:15 p.m. Tuesday to the unoccupied house in Oskaloosa. Fire Capt. Daniel Hoy said the house is being renovated and said one of the firefighters tripped and fell through a hole in a floor. Hoys says the man’s injury was minor, but he was taken to Mahaska Health Partnership for treatment. His name hasn’t been released.

The fire cause is being investigated.